LOS ANGELES — XBIZ has announced the official nominee list for the highly anticipated 8th Annual XBIZ Awards, slated for Feb. 12 at Boulevard 3 in glamorous Hollywood, Calif.

This year’s categories once again include awards for movie production, performers and directors in addition to its solid lineup of Internet- and technology-based nomination categories.

“The entire staff of XBIZ would like to congratulate the final nominees of the 2009 XBIZ Awards,” XBIZ President Alec Helmy said. “We’re both thrilled and honored that the adult community has given us the support and opportunity to recognize outstanding companies and individuals across all sectors of the industry. This year’s awards show is guaranteed to be bigger and more spectacular than ever before. We look forward to celebrating with the most influential players in adult entertainment today.”

The awards ceremony will culminate the XBIZ State of the Industry Conference, to be held Feb. 10-12 at the Warner Center Marriot in Woodland Hills, Calif.

Registered attendees of the XBIZ State of the Industry Conference receive free general admission to the XBIZ Awards. A limited number of VIP tickets are available which include VIP entry into the awards venue and full access to the VIP lounge.

Read the news announcement here, or visit XBIZAwards.com/nominees for the full list of nominations.

Visit XBIZConference.com for registration and other information regarding the XBIZ State of the Industry Conference.

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